Why did Bruno Tonioli leave Strictly Come Dancing? Former judge announces return to the ballroom

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Erin Boag has said that Bruno Tonioli has "made his choice" to stay in America rather than return to Strictly this year and therefore Anton Du Beke should remain on the judging panel for future seasons. The dancer - who is also often Anton Du Beke's partner for professional competitions - spoke to OK! about her opnion on the situation.

Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaz Skorjanec has shared how far he has come with a secret health battle. The professional dancer, who is currently partnered with Sara Davies on the hit BBC dancing show, has spoken out about his struggle with Psoriasis - a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales - before.

Strictly Come Dancing’s new judge Anton Du Beke has already made a big impression on viewers since replacing Bruno Tonioli on the hit BBC One series. Now the show’s star Luba Mushtuk has revealed all the professional dancers are just as proud to watch him excel in his new role, alongside Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel-Horwood.

Bruno Tonioli is used to being the funny judge on Dancing with the Stars but over the weekend he used his platform to share a more serious message.MORE: Bruno Tonioli suffers incident on DWTS alongside fellow judgesThe dancer took to Instagram to share a series of quotes about kindness, which followed on from the unkind remarks that were made towards Strictly Come Dancing star Tilly Ramsay last week.The three posts read: "Choose to live your life boldly," "Choose to embrace your differences,"

Strictly Come Dancing fans could be in for a "big shock" bottom two and dance off on Sunday night - after a close run contest on the dancefloor on week five.

BBC show since 2013, is married to It Takes Two host Janette Manrara, who was formerly also a professional dancer on the show. He was back on It Takes Two to discuss his routine for Saturday night with partner Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies.

Bruno Tonioli and his Dancing with the Stars co-stars are gearing up for one of the show's most-anticipated episodes of the series – Halloween!MORE: Bruno Tonioli suffers incident on DWTS alongside fellow judgesAnd ahead of the special show on Monday, the official DWTS Instagram account shared a 'frightening' photo of Bruno in fancy dress from a previous season.In the picture, the former professional dancer was sat at the judges panel wearing a monochrome suit with green hair and ghoulish face

Bruno Tonioli is a much-loved judge on Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing, although due to the pandemic he hasn't been able to fulfil his work commitments on both sides of the pond.MORE: Bruno Tonioli suffers incident on DWTS alongside fellow judgesWhile the professional dancer has been able to still appear on DWTS, due to the current travel restrictions, he was forced to bow out of this year's Strictly for the second year on the row.Bruno has been replaced by long-running pro

BBC ballroom behemoth, with not one but two withdrawals – one only temporary but the other sadly permanent. But the shiny show must go on, so it was back to ballroom business.

Aljaz Skorjanec. They were scored 36 by the judges, with Craig Revel Horwood describing it as “spectacular”.

A tough run. Although the judges had been tough on Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green since the beginning of Dancing With the Stars season 30, the cast was still shocked to see them eliminated during the Tuesday, October 12, episode.